Minz Posted September 3, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I have seen reference to an App for Cunard but I can't find how to download it or what it does. Is there actually one? We are back on board soon after a 4 year COVID forced break. Things seem to have changed a bit. Regards, Minz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 3, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Cunard refer to it as an onboard digital planner https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/the-cunard-experience/my-voyage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minz Posted September 3, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Thank-you. So it isn't an App but it is seamless via the ship's wifi. Minz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 3, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I'm not sure seamless is the right word but it works when you're connected to the ship's WiFi. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted September 3, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I love Cunard, but I’m not sure they have really got over the replacement of dipping pens with fountain pens. Luckily, they are good at many other things. 🙂🙂 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minz Posted September 3, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I love that description... yes, they do choose their areas of excellence and we purchase with our eyes wide open (hopefully). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pushpit Posted September 3, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, Minz said: Thank-you. So it isn't an App but it is seamless via the ship's wifi. Minz. It's not an App like some other cruise liners have, sitting in Google Play or Apple Store. It's actually a website redirect, which provides things like the Daily Programme and your onboard account. So if you look it on a cellphone it looks a bit App like (but it's still website hosted) - see below - and you can also access it via a laptop or a tablet. Personally I find it useful and haven't had reliability issues, once past the initial login process. Others manage perfectly well without it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted September 3, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 3, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, exlondoner said: I love Cunard, but I’m not sure they have really got over the replacement of dipping pens with fountain pens. Luckily, they are good at many other things. 🙂🙂 Pens? That's almost advanced technology in some circumstances. Some might think quills and vellum [this is Cunard, after all!]. 🙂 Edited September 3, 2023 by Victoria2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmsEtruria Posted September 4, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 4, 2023 11 hours ago, Victoria2 said: Pens? That's almost advanced technology in some circumstances. Some might think quills and vellum [this is Cunard, after all!]. 🙂 Wax tablets and stylus . . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted September 4, 2023 #10 Share Posted September 4, 2023 2 hours ago, rmsEtruria said: Wax tablets and stylus . . . . I don’t think even Cunard go back that far. They haven’t got to 200 yet. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WoorimBeachLady Posted September 4, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Be careful what you wish for. That Princess medallion and app seems like hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachTunes Posted September 4, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 4, 2023 21 hours ago, Pushpit said: It's not an App like some other cruise liners have, sitting in Google Play or Apple Store. It's actually a website redirect, which provides things like the Daily Programme and your onboard account. So if you look it on a cellphone it looks a bit App like (but it's still website hosted) - see below - and you can also access it via a laptop or a tablet. Personally I find it useful and haven't had reliability issues, once past the initial login process. Others manage perfectly well without it. Thank you for sharing this info and website image. We're 5 weeks away from our first Cunard cruise so this is very helpful! Question: Does the Onboard Dining section show MDR evening menus? Just curious. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pushpit Posted September 4, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Unfortunately no, that would indeed be useful. But the Britannia menus are put out well before hand and on display near the lift area. On QV they don't normally open the upper level for lunch so the dinner menu is often showing mid morning on deck 3, and you can then drop down a level for the lunch menu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted September 4, 2023 #14 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Just got off an RCI cruise and loved their app. I could see what was open for dining immediately, or look at what was open later and view the menu. Pool times, and when soft ice cream was available at the pool I could see activities by general category like entertainment or sports. Did I carry my phone around everywhere? No. I would like to see Cunard’s app become as useful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnesterz Posted September 6, 2023 #15 Share Posted September 6, 2023 (edited) On 9/4/2023 at 12:10 AM, WoorimBeachLady said: Be careful what you wish for. That Princess medallion and app seems like hard work. The commonly heard term for the Princess Medallion app is, "wonky." And yes, there is a learning curve. We have cruised twice with it and the first, it worked not at all. The second, it worked seamlessly for preboarding, but on the ship, we found it's better to not bother with it. My opinion is that technology is a solution in search of a problem. If there's no problem, you don't need a solution. If the cruise line creates a problem so you need a solution, why sail that cruise line? Otherwise, the Medallion App is sort of like owning a cat. It can provide some comfort and something to do, but ultimately it's pointless. (I say as a cat owner.) So yes, we are here to see if we should try Cunard next, because I think we're done with Princess. Edited September 6, 2023 by mtnesterz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare D&N Posted September 6, 2023 #16 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Ask not what your cat can do for you — ask what you can do for your cat. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnevale Posted October 10, 2023 #17 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Do we have to purchase a Cunard wifi pkg in order to use the digital planner when on QM2? Or does it work via a free intranet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rakkor Posted October 10, 2023 #18 Share Posted October 10, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Carnevale said: Do we have to purchase a Cunard wifi pkg in order to use the digital planner when on QM2? Or does it work via a free intranet? Free - but you need to sign into Cunard Guest WIFI to access it Edited October 10, 2023 by rakkor 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky Posted October 10, 2023 #19 Share Posted October 10, 2023 On 9/6/2023 at 3:35 AM, mtnesterz said: The commonly heard term for the Princess Medallion app is, "wonky." Perhaps I should give it a go! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LadyL1 Posted October 10, 2023 #20 Share Posted October 10, 2023 I actually thought the Princess Medallion, and usage of, was great! I am looking forward to finding out what new innovations come with QA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnevale Posted October 11, 2023 #21 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Like @LadyL1 I think the Princess medallion and app are great. There are lots of very useful features and it is easy to use. But I expect there can be different experiences among others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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